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 Gordon Ramsay Mince Pies

 Gordon Ramsay Mince Pies
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Gordon Ramsay’s mince pie is a traditional British dessert featuring shortcrust pastry filled with sweet mincemeat—a mixture of dried fruits, apple, citrus peel, spices, and sometimes a splash of brandy. Unlike savory minced meat pies, this sweet version is a holiday staple, typically served warm or at room temperature with cream or custard.

Ingredients

For the shortcrust pastry:

  • 225g all-purpose flour

  • 125g cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 2 tablespoons icing sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water

For the mincemeat filling:

  • 300g good-quality mincemeat (homemade or store-bought)

  • 1 small apple, grated

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • 1 tablespoon of orange juice (optional)

For assembling:

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • Icing sugar, for dusting

  • Butter, for greasing the tin

Instructions

  • Make the pastry: In a bowl, rub cold butter into the flour and icing sugar until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of water. Mix to form a dough, adding more water if needed. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

  • Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix mincemeat with grated apple and orange zest. Stir well to combine.

  • Preheat oven: Set to 200°C (390°F). Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin or tart tin.

  • Roll the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Cut out 12 circles to line the tin and 12 smaller circles or stars for the tops.

  • Assemble the pies: Line each tin cavity with a pastry base. Fill with 1 heaped teaspoon of mincemeat mixture. Top with a smaller round or star and press edges gently.

  • Brush and bake: Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Cool and dust: Let cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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